Google unveils Fitbit Edge, a slim fitness tracker that sits between Pixel Watch and Fitbit Air, with a replaceable battery and longer real-world battery life.
Google just announced the Fitbit Edge, a new midrange fitness tracker designed to sit between the Pixel Watch and Fitbit Air. It’s slim, has a replaceable battery, and promises up to seven days of battery life without the always-on display.
Edge uses built-in GPS for more accurate route tracking and includes health sensors like ECG and skin temperature. It runs Fitbit OS and supports Google Health Coach, Maps, and music controls from your wrist. In Canada, it starts at CAD 229. US pricing hasn’t been revealed yet.
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Google has unveiled the Fitbit Edge, a new fitness tracker designed as a compact, everyday companion that sits between the Pixel Watch and the smaller Fitbit Air.
The Edge is built with a slim, durable frame and a replaceable battery, marking Google’s claim to repairability for this line. In everyday use, Google says you can expect up to seven days of battery life when you’re not using the always-on display, and about a day of use on a quick five-minute charge, light daily wear can stretch to a couple of days, depending on features you enable.
On the display side, Fitbit Edge features a small, always-on AMOLED screen with a higher viewing area than previous trackers. The interface is designed to show health metrics at a glance, including steps, sleep data, and real-time workout information. A redesigned on-device interface delivers glanceable tiles and easy access to quick actions like workout pauses, maps, and notifications.
The Edge employs a midrange chip and GPS to improve route-tracking accuracy by up to 40% compared with older Fitbit models, even without pairing to a phone. It also includes an altimeter for elevation during outdoor workouts and a range of health sensors, such as an ECG, skin temperature, and basic heart-rate monitoring.
Beyond tracking, the Edge supports Google Health Coach, which provides AI-driven guidance within the Google Health app. It also works with Google Maps for turn-by-turn directions and lets you control music from the wrist. The Edge runs Fitbit OS, with a library of clock faces and customizable complications for quick health snapshots.
For people who want a lighter wearable with strong health tracking, the Edge offers a practical middle ground. The replaceable battery and repairable design could extend the device’s life, potentially reducing e-waste. The longer battery life and improved GPS mean fewer trips back to a phone for route data and more consistent activity tracking on the go.
In Canada, the Fitbit Edge is priced at CAD 229. Google has not announced a U.S. price or a firm release date beyond the launch period on Oct. 12, 2026.
If you’re curious about whether the Edge fits your health routine, you’ll want to watch how smoothly the AI coaching features work with your daily activities and how the battery holds up with all-day use. Look for full reviews as US pricing and availability get confirmed.
Google positions it as a midrange option between a full smartwatch and a basic tracker, with a focus on everyday wearability and health tracking.
The U.S. price and release date have not been announced yet.
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